Cleveland Cosmetic Surgery FAQ – Restylane Injections

Happy New Year! Will this be the year that you improve your overall appearance? Have you written your top 10 resolutions or goals? Why not include non-invasive facial treatment with restylane injections?

Restylane injections can be scheduled and performed in one office visit. Still concerned about this non-invasive procedure?

4 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Restylane Injections

1. What are the benefits of receiving restylane injections?
A.  Restylane injections can soften visible aging lines or improve your looks by enhancing your features such as cheeks and lips. Restylane injections improve your skin’s elasticity and add volume. Although restylane injections are long lasting, they are not permanent.

2. Where can restylane injections be used?
A. Restylane injections are used to enhance facial features such as creating fuller lips, cheeks, and chin areas. Other areas include the nasolabial folds, which is the triangle area from the nose to the mouth, and between the eyebrows.

3. How long does a restylane injection last?
A. Although there are many factors that determine the length between restylane injections, generally speaking, a restylane treatment will last 3-6 months; however, skin rejuvenation treatments may need to be repeated every 2-3 weeks for the first few treatments. Discuss the time frame with your cosmetic surgeon.

.4. What are the risks associated with receiving restylane injections?
A. Restylane injections have been performed over 6 million times since 1996, according to Restylane.com; however, as with any cosmetic surgery or non surgical beauty treatments there are still risks. A common restylane injection risk is injection-relation reactions, which usually heal in a couple days. Another common risk is an inflammatory reaction lasting up to 2 weeks in more rare cases. Before receiving any restylane injection, your board certified cosmetic surgeon should discuss these risks with you and what to do in the event of a serious reaction.

Source: restylane.com an FYI for Susan Levy

Reverse Years of Sun Damage with Restylane Injections for 2009

Aging skin, loss of elastin and collagen, is inevitable – it will eventually happen to every person although some people will experience it at an earlier age than others. Other factors that cause people to age faster can be prevented such as sun exposure.

Having sun-kissed skin and lying on the beach or by the pool all summer without sun protection is no longer beautiful.

The UV rays from the sun penetrate deep into the skin that damages the elastic fibers which keep the skin firm. This damage allows wrinkles to form. However, to diminish those sun damaged wrinkles restylane injections are available to rejuvenate skin.

To further prevent additional sun damage, follow these suggestions:

• Reduce intentional exposure to the sun. A suntan means you have already damaged your skin.
• Wear a hat with a brim to cover your face, ears and neck.
• Always use sunscreen anytime you will be outside – even on cloudy days. Wear sunscreen with a SPF of 15 or higher. More is needed if you live or vacation in southern states or countries where the sun is hotter and closer to the equator such as the desert states, Florida, Bahamas and Hawaii.

With restylane injections men and women can improve their skin elasticity and renew skin with hydration. Restylane injections moisturize the skin thus diminishing lines and wrinkles caused by over-exposure to the sun.

Restylane injections are less invasive than traditional neck and face lifts and can last for several months depending on how a person takes care of his or her skin.

To learn how restylane injections can help reverse sun damage to your skin, contact Dr. Edward Levy.